genus coscoroba
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Anatidae: This is a genus of waterfowl, containing a single living species, the Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba). It is classified in the bird family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Coscoroba is monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized species.
- Ornithologists study the genus Coscoroba to understand its unique place in waterfowl evolution.
- The bird was classified under the genus Coscoroba due to its distinct morphological characteristics.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific classification to denote a specific rank (genus) between family and species.
- The full classification is: Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Aves, Order Anseriformes, Family Anatidae, Genus Coscoroba.
Variants and Related Words
- Coscoroba (noun): The common name for the single species within this genus, the Coscoroba swan.
- The Coscoroba is native to South America.
- Anatidae (noun): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
- The family Anatidae includes the genus Coscoroba.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus Coscoroba (noun): A more formal synonym emphasizing its scientific classification.
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific meaning in the field of biological taxonomy. It refers exclusively to the genus containing the Coscoroba swan and is not used in general language.
Noun
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a genus of Anatidae
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